The actions of Evotec AG’s management and oversight bodies are determined by the principles of good and responsible corporate governance. In this declaration, the Management Board – also acting on behalf of the Supervisory Board – provides its report on corporate management in the Group pursuant to section 289a (1) of the German Commercial Code (HGB) and pursuant to sub-section 3.10 of the German Corporate Governance Code. Our aim is to present our corporate management principles as clearly and concisely as possible.